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Lawmakers ask EPA for flexibility on water deadline
Federal lawmakers are requesting an extension for Bend to construct a $25.4 million water treatment plant. The city may get more time to meet EPA regulations.
Learn how the Central Oregon Irrigation District is improving pedestrian safety on a gravel road near the Deschutes River in Bend. Stay informed and share the road responsibly.
Stay informed on the Mirror Pond Management Board's efforts to address silt buildup in the pond. The Steering Committee is working on a long-term solution.
Land trust plans restoration for new Camp Polk addition
Discover the captivating Camp Polk Meadow restoration by Deschutes Land Trust, a project that has sparked public interest and attention in recent months.
Fish, hydropower, giving are all part of community
Explore the definition of society according to Merriam-Webster: a community with common traditions, institutions, and interests. Discover how this concept applies to Oregon and the United States.
Discover the benefits of Bend's innovative "dual source" water supply system in Leo Busch's insightful letter. Learn more about this forward-thinking approach.
Discover the adventurous journey of Wyeth in 1832 from Cambridge to Oregon Country for salmon, timber, fur trapping, and trading with Native Americans.
‘Strange' winter, but water still looks good
Get ready for a thrilling adventure in Central Oregon as streams from the Cascades are expected to flow at high levels this year. However, tributaries of the Crooked River may be disappointingly low.
Crane Prairie Reservoir is part of Cabela's million-dollar fish contest
Discover the allure of Crane Prairie Reservoir, where anglers are tempted by more than just rainbow trout. Explore this famous fishing destination today.
Tumalo Irrigation District's tree cutting along First Street park for pipeline maintenance turned out to be overkill, despite assurances of minimal cutting.
Discover the stunning transformation of the Deschutes River banks in the Old Mill District over the past 15 years, beyond just retail and entertainment.
A Bend-based nonprofit is taking on the city's Bridge Creek water project in a challenge to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals. Learn more about the fight for clean water.
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Experience the rite of spring in Central Oregon as irrigation water is diverted from the Deschutes River in Bend. Witness the gush of water near Division and Third streets.
Donna Cherry's artwork is a reflection of the wilderness in her backyard, featuring trees, mountains, elk, and bears. Find inspiration in her ecological images.
Experience a stormy transition from winter to spring in the Deschutes and Crooked river basins, with snowpack levels above normal for this time of year.
